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Street Style: Having A Ball!

The 2013 Governors Ball was a muddy mess but that didn't stop these stylish concert-goers from seeing Erykah Badu and Kanye West grace the stage. Wellies, cut-off shorts and cropped tops helped these fashionistas weather the storm.
By Celia L. Smith · Updated October 28, 2020
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All Wrapped Up

Ferdous Dualeh from New York City at The Governors Ball NYC Music Festival.

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Plaid Perfection

Brooke Stein from New York City at The Governors Ball NYC Music Festival.

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Casual Cool

Dalila Shannon from Boston at The Governors Ball NYC Music Festival.

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Swirl Girl

Jean Wilson from Brooklyn at The Governors Ball NYC Music Festival.

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Hippie Chic

Belen Selassie from Washington DC at The Governors Ball NYC Music Festival.

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Rain Ready

Rachel Harris-Gordon from New York City at The Governors Ball NYC Music Festival.

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Jeanius

Charice Taylor from Queens at The Governors Ball NYC Music Festival.

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Eclectic Cool

Amber Drew from Brooklyn at The Governors Ball NYC Music Festival.

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Short Stuff

Sara Hardman from Brooklyn at The Governors Ball NYC Music Festival.

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Having A Ball!

Cynthia Morgan from Brooklyn at The Governors Ball NYC Music Festival.

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Laced-Up

Shawana Walker from Queens at The Governors Ball NYC Music Festival.

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Natural Beauty

Nikita Hamilton from Los Angeles at The Governors Ball NYC Music Festival.

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Lined Up

Monica Watson from New York City at The Governors Ball NYC Music Festival.

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Denim Diva

Malia McWashington from the Bronx at The Governors Ball NYC Music Festival.

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Hot Hipster

Jessica Lloyd from New York City at The Governors Ball NYC Music Festival.

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Jumpsuit Jam

Rel Dale from Texas at The Governors Ball NYC Music Festival.

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School Girl Sweet

Tyra Booker from New York City at The Governors Ball NYC Music Festival.

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Short Cut

Stephanie Kelly from Brooklyn at The Governors Ball NYC Music Festival.

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Flower Child

Stephanie Neal from New York City at The Governors Ball NYC Music Festival.

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Seeing Stars

Allie Jramy from Queens at The Governors Ball NYC Music Festival.

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Rock Out Ready

Marcella Goodridge from Staten Island at The Governors Ball NYC Music Festival.

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Brit Beauty

Ann Andokou from London at The Governors Ball NYC Music Festival.

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Pattern Pretty

Leeana Dollard from New York City at The Governors Ball NYC Music Festival.

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Print Party

Khija Rockeh from North Carolina at The Governors Ball NYC Music Festival.

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Simple & Sweet

Nadirah Harris from Queens at The Governors Ball NYC Music Festival.

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Boho Babe

Amanda Hollard-O’Neil from New York City at The Governors Ball NYC Music Festival.

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Ivory Fresh

Jana Brooks from Hobbs from New Mexico at The Governors Ball NYC Music Festival.

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